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What Happened on June 2, 1920

Historical Events

O'Neill Play Wins Pulitzer

Pulitzer Prize for Drama awarded to Eugene O'Neill for his play Beyond the Horizon

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank G. Clement, American politician, Governor of Tennessee, born in Dickson, Tennessee (d. 1969)
  • Marcel Reich-Ranicki, Polish-German influential literary critic, born in Włocławek, Poland (d. 2013)
  • Michael O'Hehir, Irish sports commentator and journalist, born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 1996)
  • Tex Schramm, American football president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys (1960-88), born in San Gabriel, California (d. 2003)
  • Yolande Donlan, British-American actress (Jigsaw, Expresso Bongo, Penny Princess), born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 2014)

About June 2, 1920

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini